Research Paper on:
Nigeria, Korea, and Inequality

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In more than 80 countries, there is still per capita incomes which are lower than a decade ago (2001). Approximately forty countries have sustained an average per capita income growth  rate of more than 3% (2001, p.PG) per year since 1990, but 55 counties had declining per capita incomes. Within many of these countries, inequality has grown worse and even  in wealthy nations, the income gap has widened (2001). In comparing Korea with Nigeria, the latter of which is less developed, there is social inequality in each. Yet, in some  ways each nation exhibits inequality in different ways. Discrimination does manifest in a variety of ways. There is racism, ageism and prejudice against  those of certain nationalities or religions. There are many ways in which society divides itself. However, in this investigation, gender seems to be most problematic, but there are also significant  problems where children are concerned. South Korea has endured a poor economy and as a result, the people have suffered greatly. Children have been abandoned by some parents who  are no longer able to provide for them (Jones, 1999). There is reportedly an increase in drug use, suicides, and crime (1999). While the abandoning of children is rather drastic,  certainly unheard of in the United States culture where money can always be found to care for offspring, it is nevertheless a reality for some destitute Koreans. The stories are  sad. Of course, drug use and suicides are common during any crisis situation and prevalent in many parts of the world, despite mores which prohibit suicide or discourage illicit drug  use. The point is, in South Korea today, the people are distraught. There have been horror stories to come out of the devastation in South Korea. Some desperate acts have